Regions

Hiring hesitancy

Small biz owners not swayed by federal incentives to add jobs.

Selling out

Seller financing may be the best way to sell your business.

Rosey politics

Rosey is back. With her (or his) back up about politics. As a reminder, an alleged dog owner sends us real letters about Rosey’s (the dog) incessant need for attention…

Scandi Lust, Janie Jawbreaker and Roxy Balboa go wild in Fort Smith

The River Valley Roller Girls and Oklahoma City Tornado Alley Roller Girls rumble for sport and charity.

Endorsement pressures debated in final days of tight 3rd District runoff

Last-minute politicking in the runoff election for the 3rd District Congressional race includes allegations and denials of the pressures and promises involved in seeking endorsements from Kurt Maddox and Benton…

Teen Masters Benefit Buffet

Hollywood Stars Pizza is having a benefit buffet to help raise funds for a group of local teens to go to the National Bowling Tournament. All the pizza, salad and…

Art, music and food abundant at Jazz in June

Fundraiser for The Bonneville House Association helps support renovations of historic Fort Smith home.

Resolution supporting tax credit group gets Baker veto

Fort Smith Mayor Ray Baker has vetoed a resolution of support for a Fort Smith Housing Authority project that seeks to use a federal tax credit program to fund development…

Gathering at the Labyrinth

"The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world" Gather at the Labyrinth Women coming together to speak peace and walk the garden path at The Learning Fields @ Chaffee…

County officials see brisk early voting for June 8 runoff

story by Marla Cantrell and Michael Tilley [email protected] Even though there are no local runoff elections, early voting in Crawford County is brisk. Sebastian County, which has a local runoff…

Development group nixes eminent domain from action plan

A Fort Smith group preparing to take advantage of a federal development tax credit program has decided to remove the use of eminent domain in development projects. The Fort Smith…

Reduced texting

U.S. drivers cutting back on texting while driving.

Staff changes made at Sparks Hospital

Sparks Health System has announced the following staff changes and additions. Dr. Margaret Tremwel has stepped down from her duties as chief medical officer effective May 25. Her focus will…

Kent new on staff at ATU-Ozark

Brad Kent has been named the adult education coordinator at the Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus. Kent has served as principal of St. Joseph’s Catholic Schools during the 2009-10 school years….

Scene by Carson: Here comes June!

Wine, art, professional golf and Elvis makes for a cool combination during a hot month.

‘Hatitude’ reigns at opening gala of ‘Crowns’

Newest Fort Smith Little Theatre production entertains and informs about a cultural practice of African-American women.

Sarah Palin endorses Bledsoe in 3rd District runoff

One of the most powerful personalities in the conservative movement in America — former Alaska Governor and 2008 GOP Vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin — endorsed Third District GOP nominee Cecile…

Adam & Eats: Jim’s Razorback Pizza

Welcome to the food review that delivers Tony Danza, a high school mascot test, a primer on Mediterranean salads and a heat stroke reference.

Altes campaigns for Glidewell in state Senate race

“Hi, I’m Denny Altes. I’m calling today to encourage you to support my friend Frank Glidewell as your next state Senator.” So begins the robo-call being sent to the home…

Tyson Foods, DOL settle ‘donning and doffing’ case

A lengthy legal battle between Springdale-based Tyson Foods and the U.S. Department of Labor over what constitutes off- and on-the-clock compensation may soon end with a negotiated resolution. Tyson Foods…